The Washington Opera Society Presents Gounod’s Faust

The opera Faust by composer Charles Gounod draws upon German Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s play of the same name. Faust, an aging scholar, has devoted his life to studying, feeling that nothing has come of his devotion. He contemplates suicide and, as he is about to do so, curses God and asks the Devil to appear. Mephistopheles, the Devil, appears and tempts Faust with an image of a lovely young woman, Marguerite, and Faust makes a deal. The deal will make Faust young again, as the devil will give Faust life on earth and, in return, Faust must spend eternity with Mephistopheles in Hell.

featuring: 

Michael Butler as Faust
Kevin Short as Méphistophélès
Kristin Sampson as Marguerite
Collin Power as Valentin
Esther Atkinson as Siébel
Anamer Castrello as Marthe
Alex Alburquerque as Wagner

Artistic Director and Conductor: Julien Benichou

Narrated by Meghan McCall and Stefan Lopatkiewicz

Doors open at 6:00 pm
Open bar 6:30-7:30 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm
Concert 8:15 pm

Price(s): 

$250 Maestro’s Circle  – includes open bar and dinner and a meet and greet and champagne toast with the artists

$150 General Seating  – includes open bar and dinner

$50: Concert only (no dinner)

Business or Cocktail Attire

All guests must present proof of being fully vaccinated (original document or photograph) to gain admission. Persons ineligible for vaccination must show proof of a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the start of the performance. Masks covering nose and mouth must be worn at all times except while eating or drinking.